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Russian Soul (IRE) b g 8th Mar 2008

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Russian Soul (IRE) b g 8th Mar 2008

Sire

Invincible Spirit (IRE)

Dam

Russian Hill (GB)

Dam's Sire

Indian Ridge

Owner

Mrs A G Kavanagh

Trainer

M Halford

Breeder

Societe Civile de L'Ecurie de Meautry

Last Win

Chester Wed, 10th May, 17 14/1, Dougie Costello Jamie Osborne (2541 days)

Last Run

Dundalk Fri, 16th Mar, 18 6th, 16/1, D N Curran (2230 days)

Lifetime

Runs

Wins

Places

Win %

Earnings

Level Stk

Flat IRE

15%

€248,370

-8.62

Flat GB

£15,570

4.00

Flat UAE

AED566,994.05

-3.50

Under Rules Total

13%

-8.12

Form Figures

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Form Timeline

Form Figures - 392114122-222304225131-2100236343-590102334017748046-1016502485940263255-24641647054-6836/

Date Course Conditions

Race Result

Jockey

Class n

MorningSP

Change of Trainer Jamie Osborne to M Halford

10Aug17 San 7f Soft 3y+ Hcap(11K)

non-runner

Rated 86 4

24Jul17 Bev 7f Good to Soft 3y+ Hcap(10K)

non-runner

Rated 86 4

Change of Trainer M Halford to Jamie Osborne

28Feb15 Mey 6f Good 3y+ Hcap(174K)

8-11[14/1]bl²unplaced in race won by Ertijaal

M M Monaghan

12/114/1

29Jan15 Mey 7f Fast 3y+ Hcap(440K)

9-5[8/1]cp⁺9th of 12, 6.75L behind Muaanid

S Foley

6/18/1

15Jan15 Mey 6f Fast 3y+ F(550K)

9-0cp⁺5th of 9, 7.25L behind Reynaldothewizard

S Foley

8/1

29Mar14 Mey 6f Standard 3y+ F(7325K)

9-6[11/1]bl¹unplaced in race won by Sterling City

S Foley

12/111/1

08Mar14 Mey 6f Standard 3y+ F(200K)

9-5[6/1]cp⁺unplaced in race won by Rich Tapestry

S Foley

Rated 98 1

6/1

13Feb14 Mey 6f Good 3y+ F(732K)

9-2[15/2]cp⁺1st of 14, 1L to Jamesie

S Foley

Rated 98 1

8/115/2

16Jan14 Mey 6f Standard 3y+ F(549K)

9-2[12/1]cp⁺2nd of 9, nk behind United Color

S Foley

9/112/1

30Mar13 Mey 5f Good 3y+ F(112K)

9-0[33/1]15th of 16, 12.00L behind Shea Shea

S Foley

33/1

09Mar13 Mey 5f Good 3y+ F(640K)

9-4[12/1]3rd of 16, 3.50L behind Shea Shea

R L Moore

Rated 84 1

14/112/1

21Feb13 Mey 5f Fast 3y+ Hcap(640K)

8-13[9/4Fav]bf2nd of 13, 1.25L behind Dux Scholar

S Foley

3/19/4Fav

31Jan13 Mey 5f Standard 3y+ Hcap(640K)

8-5[9/2]cp⁺2nd of 12, 0.75L behind Medicean Man

S Foley

13/29/2

17Jan13 Mey 6f Standard 3y+ Hcap(439K)

8-9[12/1]cp⁹2nd of 16, 1.25L behind Tamaathul

S Foley

9/112/1

10Jan13 Mey 7f Good 3y+ Hcap(12K)

non-runner

Oct 2012

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Copper Beech Stables, Ireland (M. Halford)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 909

Prices

Avg: £22,839

Median: £11,000

Maximum: £370,000

Feb 2012

Mixed Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Meautry

Purchaser: FRANCE TURF INTERNATIONAL

€1,500

Lots Sold: 207

Prices

Avg: €6,250

Median: €4,500

Maximum: €62,000

Symbols Explained

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The superscript number on headgear bl² indicates number of times worn. A plus bl⁺ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl¹indicates first time.

Date Course

Conditions

Race

Jockey Weight

OR Class

Date

Sale

Consignor

Purchaser

Price

Oct 2012

Autumn Horses in Training Sale (Tattersalls (UK))

Copper Beech Stables, Ireland (M. Halford)

Purchaser: Lot Withdrawn

Lots Sold: 909

Prices

Avg: £22,839

Median: £11,000

Maximum: £370,000

Feb 2012

Mixed Sale, Deauville (Arqana)

Meautry

Purchaser: FRANCE TURF INTERNATIONAL

€1,500

Lots Sold: 207

Prices

Avg: €6,250

Median: €4,500

Maximum: €62,000

Reports in which Russian Soul (IRE) was mentioned

28/1 win doesn't surprise winning trainer

Second and third home, Aggression and Russian Soul, had their placings reversed after a steward's enquiry, but the main honours in the Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap went to 28/1 chance Oneoveryou. Fri 02nd Dec

Halford pair do battle at Dundalk

Michael Halford admits he cannot choose between his two runners in the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap at the County Louth venue on Friday. Fri 04th Nov

Bother wins at 16s on start 2 at Dundalk

Free-running odds-on favourite Moviesta finished second last, and the one behind him in the betting Jamesie (7/2) brought up the rear as 16/1 chance Dont Bother Me landed the spoils in the Paddy Power Horse Racing Text Alerts On 51465 Race at Dundalk under Seamie Heffernan. Fri 30th Sep

Dundalk preview

Dundalk stages their annual 12th of July fixture this afternoon, with the Marshes Handicap the feature. Tue 12th Jul

Review navan 11th Jun

King Electric stamped his authority on the Lynn Lodge Stud EBF Median Auction Race at NavanSat 11th Jun

In Salutem now a three time winner at Navan

The Ken Condon trained In Salutem recorded his third career success at Navan, and his sixth overall, as he ran out a good winner of the County And Western Evening Friday 8th July Handicap. Sat 11th Jun

Curragh preview

Pique Sous makes his first appearance since striking Royal Ascot gold almost two years ago at the Curragh today. Sat 21st May

Birthday boy Foley completes Dundalk double

After winning the third with Russian Soul, Mick Halford and Shane Foley (celebrating his twenty-eight birthday today) doubled-up with Hat Alnasar as he completed a hat-trick in the Brubakers Dundalk Handicap. Fri 11th Mar

Soul just beats Yuften in Dundalk feature

Russian Soul recorded his tenth career success as he just got the better of Yuften in the BWG Food Races. Fri 11th Mar

Yuften starts Irish career at Dundalk

Johnny Murtagh saddles an interesting recruit at Dundalk on Friday night when Yuften lines up in the BWG Foods Race. Fri 11th Mar

3 for Halford at Dundalk at 120/1

It was another good night for Michael Halford and his many followers on the polytrack at Dundalk. Earlier successful with the Conor Hoban-ridden pair, Russian Soul, and Roman Impero, the Copper Beech Stables operator topped off the night as Temasek Star short-headed My Manekineko in the finale. Fri 19th Feb

Review dundalk 19th Feb

Stamina won the day for 15-8 favourite Mandatario in the 32Red.com Race at DundalkFri 19th Feb

Dundalk double for Halford and Hoban

"He's an improving horse and he has a great attitude," said Michael Halford after Roman Impero supplied himself and Conor Hoban with a Dundalk double in the 32Red Casino Race. Fri 19th Feb

Soul wins a 5th at Dundalk

Russian Soul won his fifth race at Dundalk (oft placed here too) when on his first outing since October he prevailed under Conor Hoban in the Weatherbys General Stud Book Handicap. Fri 19th Feb

Carla & Panama set for Diamond clash

Dundalk's feature event on Friday night has cut up to only three runners, but the Diamond Stakes still looks an intriguing contest. Fri 02nd Oct

Maarek team hoping for rain

Evanna McCutcheon hopes to end a frustrating spell with Maarek in the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh on Sunday. Sun 09th Aug

51/1 double for Foley as War just prevails

After winning the fourth aboard Russian Soul Shane Foley doubled-up in the Matthews.ie Handicap as War Room got up close home to deny Eloge. Sun 12th Jul

Well-backed Soul bounces back to his best

Russian Soul bounced back to his best as defied top-weight to win the feature at Dundalk, the Marshes Handicap. Sun 12th Jul

World traveller Gordon lands 'home' win

Gordon Lord Byron successfully defied 10 stone in the Listed Dubai Duty Free Dash Stakes over six furlongs in the Curragh. Sat 27th Jun

Preview curragh 28th Jun

The final day of the Irish Derby meeting at the Curragh pits two of the best Classic-generation fillies against their elders in the Sea The Stars Pretty Polly StakesSun 28th Jun

Review cork 14th Jun

Words was the star of the show at Cork as she made a winning return to action in the feature race of the day, the Group 3 Munster Oaks StakesSun 14th Jun

Reason scoops another big Irish prize

English raider Line Of Reason bounced back to form as he landed the Listed Midsummer Sprint Stakes under Paul Mulrennan for Paul Midgley and owners Taylor's Bloodstock Ltd. Sun 14th Jun

Moore at the double on Master Speaker

Ryan Moore landed a quick-fire double at the Curragh as he guided Master Speaker home in the six furlong handicap for trainer Martin Hassett. Sun 24th May

Review cork 22nd May

Ado McGuinness's veteran sprinter Bubbly Bellini has been in cracking form since the start of the turf season and notched his third victory of the campaign in the Racing Again June 14th Race at CorkFri 22nd May

Bubbly gives connections more fun

Second market choice Russian Soul threatened to pull it out of the fire, but in Bubbly Bellini he had too doughty an opponent in the four runner Racing Again June 14th Race at Cork. Fri 22nd May

Bubbly aims for more Cork success

The Racing Again June 14th Race is the highlight at Cork and despite attracting a field of just four, a decent heat is in prospect. Fri 22nd May

Review dundalk 20th Mar

Russian Soul picked up the winning thread with a convincing victory on his return to Irish action in the Weatherbys Printing Race at DundalkFri 20th Mar

Soul "real buzzing" under 'Dusty'

One of Michael Halford's Meydan team, Wychwood Warrior, was back to do the business at Dundalk last week, and it was more of the same from the Copper Beech Stables operator, and rider Shane Foley, when Russian Soul made the Weatherbys Printing Race his own in no uncertain terms. Fri 20th Mar

Great Minds finally gets his ground

Improving sprinter Great Minds reappears in the Go Racing In Kildare Waterford Testimonial Stakes at the Curragh. Sun 12th Oct

Stepper Point very classy in Flying Five

Stepper Point impressed with all the way success in the Group 3 Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh. Sun 14th Sep

Sir Maximilian goes for 3/3 in Ireland

Tim Pitt's stable star Sir Maximilian bids to continue his rapid ascent up the sprinting ladder in the Derrinstown Stud Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh this afternoon. Sun 14th Sep

Maximilian lands another big pot

The Tim Pitt trained Sir Maximilian landed his second big pot of the summer in Ireland as he took the Listed Abergwaun Stakes under Stevie Donohoe. Fri 08th Aug

Maximilian all set for Abergwaun challenge

Tim Pitt believes the return to a fast-run five furlongs is an advantage to Sir Maximilian in the Kilfrush Stud Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary on Friday. Fri 08th Aug

Review fairyhouse 13th Jul

Aidan and Joseph O'Brien enjoyed a double at Fairyhouse, including Darwin's game success from the front in the Listed Belgrave StakesSun 13th Jul

Darwin back on track with Belgrave win

Darwin got back to winning ways in first time cheekpieces as he took the feature at Fairyhouse this afternoon, the Listed Belgrave Stakes, providing Aidan and Joseph O’Brien with a double on the card. Sun 13th Jul

Double for Halford & Foley as Regulation wins

Regulation just held off the fast-finishing Beyond Thankful to take the last at the Curragh today, the Irish Field Handicap, providing his trainer and jockey, Mick Halford and Shane Foley, with a double on the card (won the second with Russian Soul). Sat 14th Sep

Review curragh 14th Sep

Johnny Murtagh gained his biggest success since turning his hand to training when Belle De Crecy landed the Lanwades Stud Blandford Stakes at the CurraghSat 14th Sep

Russian comes out on top in thrilling finish

Russian Soul came out on top in what was a thrilling finish to the Group 3 Newbridge Grassroots Festival Renaissance Stakes. Sat 14th Sep

Dutch completes his hat-trick in the FlyingFive

Dutch Masterpiece kept on best in the closing stages to land Group 3 Flying Five Stakes under Joseph O’Brien (double for him after his success aboard Terrific in the opener) for UK based trainer Gary Moore. Sat 24th Aug

Dutch & Russian in Flying Five mix

Every drop of rain inspires Gary Moore with confidence for Dutch Masterpiece as he tackles Group company for the first time in the Flying Five Stakes at the Curragh. Sat 24th Aug

Review tipperary 9th Aug

Aidan O'Brien's juvenile Indian Maharajah confirmed he is a colt of immense potential as he kept his unbeaten record with victory in the Coolmore Canford Cliffs Stakes at TipperaryFri 09th Aug

Soul gets his day in the sun

After going close on a number of occasions this year, Russian Soul gain a deserved big race success, as he took the Listed Abergwaun Stakes under Shane Foley for Mick Halford. Fri 09th Aug

Cape in 'good order' ahead of the Abergwaun

Cape Of Approval goes in search of a hat-trick with victory in the Listed Abergwaun Stakes at Tipperary this evening. Fri 09th Aug

Views from connections ahead of Rockingham

Ger Lyons has the Ayr Gold Cup as a potential target for Joe Eile as he prepares to take his chance in the Boylesports.com Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh today. Sun 21st Jul

Review fairyhouse 14th Jul

Triple Australian Group One winner Sea Siren got off the mark on her first start for Aidan O'Brien when she took the feature Belgrave Stakes at FairyhouseSun 14th Jul

Sea Siren takes the Belgrave Stakes

Sea Siren made a successful debut for her new connections, as she took the feature race at Fairyhouse this afternoon, the Listed Belgrave Stakes. Sun 14th Jul

Belgrave Stakes preview

Multiple Group One-winning mare Sea Siren has her sights lowered as she makes her first appearance for Aidan O'Brien at Fairyhouse on Sunday. Sun 14th Jul

Review curragh 29th Jun

Trading Leather secured Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby honours for Jim Bolger with a commanding display at the Curragh as several leading players failed to performSat 29th Jun

Treble for Lordan as Slade powers to victory

Wayne Lordan is certainly the man to follow at the Curragh this afternoon, Slade Power bringing up a treble for him in the Group 3 Woodies DIY Sapphire Stakes (won the first on Tarn and the fifth on Sudirman). Sat 29th Jun

Double Joy for Whelan as Captain scores

Course and distance winner Captain Joy gained a deserved victory in the Dundalk Stadium - Light Up Your Night Handicap, providing his jockey Ronan Whelan with a double on the card. Fri 30th Nov

Review dundalk 26th Oct

Balmont Mast showed a smart turn of foot to follow up a course victory earlier this month by taking the feature Mercury Stakes at DundalkFri 26th Oct

Joe foils Russian gamble

Russian Soul (5/1 this morning into 7/4) was all the rage for the Foley's Antiques Naas Handicap at Dundalk but Joe Eile came home like a lion to foil the gamble. The win was bringing up a double for trainer Ger Lyons as he also saddled the first winner, Lily's Angel. Fri 26th Oct

Halford makes it treble with Paddy

Michael Halford's night continued to get better as Paddy The Celeb made it a treble for the Kildare handler in the apprentice handicap at Dundalk. Fri 28th Sep

Review dundalk 28th Sep

You could have thrown a blanket over the first three in the Irish Stallion Farms EBF Premier Nursery at Dundalk, with All Ablaze emerging a gutsy winnerFri 28th Sep

Soul gives Halford quick double

Michael Halford saddled a quick double at Dundalk this evening when Russian Soul claimed a competitive looking mile handicap. Fri 28th Sep

Review dundalk 27th Aug

Festive Cheer put a smile on the faces of Dundalk punters with an impressive victory in the Bookings At dundalkstadium.com MaidenMon 27th Aug

Zalanga lands treble for Halford

Michael Halford completed a terrific evening in the concluding maiden at Dundalk as Zalanga landed a treble for the Kildare handler. Mon 27th Aug

Hoban and Halford double up with Soul

Russian Soul landed a quick double for Michael Halford and Conor Hoban when taking the mile handicap at Dundalk. Mon 27th Aug

Soul holds on from flying Brass

Equipped with cheek-pieces and a nose-band, Russian Soul did the necessary to shed his maiden tag at the fourth time of asking under Conor Hoban in the Magners Specials Maiden at Down Royal. Fri 27th Jul

David does the business

That Boy David gained a deserved success when opening his account at Dundalk this afternoon. Mon 16th Jul

Saratoga completes quick double for O'Brien

Despite having no luck at Royal Ascot this afternoon, Aidan O’Brien recorded an opening race double at Limerick this evening as his Battle Of Saratoga took the 8th July Beach Party At Limerick Races Maiden with Colm O’Donoghue in the saddle. Fri 22nd Jun

After race at Dundalk Fri, 11th Mar, 2016 (1st)

You have to be patient with him going to the start but he's in more of a hurry to come back. He loves it around here and has been a great servant. He ran to the ounce with the other horse (Togoville) and you could set your clock by him, especially around here. It's great to have these conditions races. They are good horses and Johnny's horse is a smart horse coming back so it's great to have opportunities for them. We took him to Lingfield but five was a bit quick and took him out of his comfort zone. He was flying hitting the line though. He owes us nothing.

M Halford

After race at Dundalk Fri, 19th Feb, 2016 (1st)

The handicapper gave him a chance I suppose and he has a bit if class about him around here when things fall right for him,. The fast pace suited him and Conor knows him well. He still retains a little bit of his old spark. He's a character as we saw going to the start. I don't mind if he goes down slow as long as he comes back quick!. I was half thinking of going for the race on Good Friday but he has a bit to go yet to qualify for that. I may enter him next week over seven here as he'd need a few runs to qualify.

M Halford

After race at Dundalk Sun, 12th Jul, 2015 (1st)

He has a bit of class when dropped into a handicap and with his size he's well able to carry the weight. A lot of the credit has to go to Jamie Heavey who rides him every day as he's not simple. He does a wonderful job on him and goes off on his own. This horse is so genuine, sound and enthusiastic. He's been a wonderful servant.

M Halford

After race at Curragh Sat, 14th Sep, 2013 (1st)

Shane said he stuck his neck out and he really grinded it out. Having the rail was definitely a help and he really deserved it. As sprinters go he is a model of consistency and he gives his best every day. Leonardo at home has done a wonderful job with him. He rides him all the time and he has really made a horse of him. We will give him a break now to freshen him up and he'll go back to Dubai.

M Halford

After race at Tipperary Fri, 9th Aug, 2013 (1st)

We will decide on Sunday morning whether to run him or not (declared for the Phoenix Sprint Stakes at the Curragh).

M Halford

After race at Dundalk Fri, 28th Sep, 2012 (1st)

He did it well from his draw (widest in 14),. He loves that surface. He's a big strong horse and is improving with racing. We'll keep him to that surface.

M Halford

After race at Dundalk Mon, 27th Aug, 2012 (1st)

I've loads of horses crying out for good ground and fair play to HRI for putting on this meeting,. I'd say it's much appreciated by all the trainers and we could do with a few more. We've had 4 solid months of soft and heavy ground and there are hundreds of good ground horses that have no chance. You only have to look at the number of entries and declarations to see it's needed. This horse ran on this surface before and loved it and then won up north. Conor gave him a lovely ride. It's hard to know first time in a handicap but he did it nicely. He's going the right way and is a lovely big horse.

M Halford

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